SCAM13021U Companion Animal Diagnostic Imaging - Cross Sectional Imaging, CT and MRI

Volume 2013/2014
Education
Master's Programme in Companion Animal Clinical Science - semi-compulsory
Content

The purpose of this course is to provide knowledge on the digital image modalities, CT and MRI. The physical principles of the two modalities will be taught as well as their indications, pros and cons. Interpretation of images from the modalities will be based on anatomical regions. Special emphasis will be placed on the thoracic CT, including cases of metastatic lesions, on the spine and vertebral column and on brains scans. The use of multiplanar reconstruction in CT will be included in the course. Conventional radiographs and special examinations (myolography etc) will be included when indicated.

The course will contain didactic components concerned with theory and practical exercises to develop and apply knowledge within CT and MRI.  Emphasis will be placed on acquiring an appreciation of the indications of using these modalities and on a knowledge of their relative advantages and disadvantages.
Learning Outcome

Having completed the course, the student must be able to:

Knowledge
• Describe and demonstrate overview of the physical basis for CT and MRI imaging.
• Describe, demonstrate overview of and discuss a systematic approach used in the interpretation of images from these modalities
• Explain and reflect about the current importance of these modalities in veterinary imaging

Skills
• Recognise and name various standard projections on CT and MRI images
• Recognise, name and state common usage of selected MRI image sequences
• Recognise, name and state common usage of selected CT image reconstruction algorithms
• Make an imaging diagnosis from some common and clearly manifest diseases
 
Competences
• Use their  knowledge, skills to impact on the practice of veterinary medicine in a clinical setting

Literature
Updated literature list will be posted 1 month prior to course start. The participant should have theoretical knowledge updated prior to participation.
Inclusion criteria for Master's Programme in Companion Animal Clinical Science: Degree in veterinary medicine and at least two years of relevant work experience.

SCAM13001U, SCAM13002U, SCAM13003U, SCAM13004U or
Recertified Danish "Fagdyrlæge i sygdomme hos hund og kat"
A mixture of lectures, e-learning, theoretical and practical exercises. Case-study work.
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Exam
  • 20
  • Lectures
  • 12
  • Practical exercises
  • 25
  • Preparation
  • 80
  • Theory exercises
  • 25
  • Total
  • 162
Credit
6 ECTS
Type of assessment
Portfolio
As a part of the course the student will have to perform oral presentations and hand in a number of in written exercises/cases and procedure protocols.
Exam registration requirements
80 % active participation in the on site course activities are required in order to obtain approved course certificate. Both, approved course certificate and a passed examination are required to pass the course. Students may attend examination without approval of course certificate.
Aid
All aids allowed
Marking scale
7-point grading scale
Censorship form
No external censorship
More than one internal examiner
Re-exam
Re-examination will concentrate on the themes that have not been passed.
Criteria for exam assesment

Having completed the course, the student must be able to:

Knowledge
• Describe and demonstrate overview of the physical basis for CT and MRI imaging.
• Describe, demonstrate overview of and discuss a systematic approach used in the interpretation of images from these modalities
• Explain and reflect about the current importance of these modalities in veterinary imaging

Skills
• Recognise and name various standard projections on CT and MRI images
• Recognise, name and state common usage of selected MRI image sequences
• Recognise, name and state common usage of selected CT image reconstruction algorithms
• Make an imaging diagnosis from some common and clearly manifest diseases
 
Competences
• Use their  knowledge, skills to impact on the practice of veterinary medicine in a clinical setting